2026:CGHC:9435-DB NAFR ROHIT KUMAR CHANDRA HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR Digitally signed by ROHIT KUMAR WA No. 177 of 2026 CHANDRA

1 - State of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Water Resources Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, Naya Raipur- 492002 Chhattisgarh

2 - The Superintending Engineer, Water Resources And Ground Water Survey Division, Civil Lines, Sihawa Bhawan, Raipur Chhattisgarh, District Raipur C.G.

3 - The Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Balod, District-Balod Chhattisgarh

4 - The Divisional Joint Director, Treasury, Accounts And Pension, Durg-

491001 Chhattisgarh ... Appellants versus Vikesh Gajendra S/o. Late J.R. Gajendra Aged About 36 Years Employed As Assistant Grade-Iii, O/o Sub-Divisional Officer, Water Resources Sub-Division No.1, Adma Bandh, Balod-491226, District-

Balod Chhattisgarh ... Respondent For State/Appellants : Mr. Shashank Thakur, Addl. Adv. General For Respondent : Mr. B.P. Rao, Advocate Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Hon'ble Shri Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, Judge

Order on Board

Per Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice

24.02.2026

1. Heard Mr. Shashank Thakur, learned Additional Advocate General, appearing for the State/appellan